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Data Connectivity

Your data, in your tools.

GBM construction data and MarketLens product forecasts flow directly into Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and any application via REST API. No new interface. No manual work. Always up-to-date.

85%
Time Savings
Higher Adoption
< 2h
Implementation
Zero
Training Required

Five ways to access your data

Choose the integration that fits your workflow. All GBM construction data — permits, completions, volumes, macro drivers — and your MarketLens product forecasts are available through every path.

REST API

Full programmatic control. Pull GBM data and product forecasts into any application, model, or internal system. SDKs for Python and JavaScript. Comprehensive documentation.

Power BI & Tableau

Official connectors for seamless integration into your BI stack. Dashboards auto-refresh with every quarterly GBM update. No manual data handling.

Living Excel

Self-updating spreadsheets. GBM data and forecasts refresh automatically — no VBA, no macros. Your models always run on the latest data.

Dashboard Templates

Coming soon

12 pre-built analyses for Power BI and Excel. Market overviews, country comparisons, trend monitors — ready to use with your GBM data.

Webhooks & Alerts

Coming soon

Proactive email notifications when new GBM data is available. Never miss a forecast update for your markets.

What You Get

GBM data + your product forecasts

Every connectivity path delivers the same complete dataset. GBM construction data for 75+ countries and your MarketLens product forecasts — always current, always consistent.

GBM Construction Data

Building permits by building type (75+ countries)
Construction completions by building type (75+ countries)
Construction volume forecasts (all countries worldwide)
Macroeconomic drivers: GDP, interest rates, unemployment, house prices, and more
Quarterly updates with 3-year rolling forecast horizon

MarketLens Product Forecasts

Your product demand forecasts by country and building type
3–5 year forecast horizon
Live model updates (Tier 2+)
Application rates and construction phase modeling (Tier 3)
Advisory documents and scenario analyses

The right integration for every role

Whether executive, analyst, or developer — data arrives in the format your team already works with.

For Executives

Auto-updated dashboards with GBM construction data and product forecasts. Faster decisions, higher adoption, zero training. Lower IT costs through self-service BI.

For Analysts

From raw GBM data to insights in minutes. 12 dashboard templates. Living Excel with auto-refreshing forecasts. Automatic calculations across countries and products.

For Developers

REST API with full documentation. SDKs for Python and JavaScript. Pull GBM data and forecasts into any application. Up and running in 30 minutes.

Use Cases

How clients use GBM connectivity

Real scenarios from building product suppliers and consulting firms.

Cement manufacturer

Capacity Planning

€150M expansion decision in Poland. GBM data via API feeds directly into the internal planning model. Result: 85% faster decision, 40% more accurate forecasts, 80% cost reduction vs. external studies.

6 weeks → 1 week | €80k → €14.5k/yr
Window manufacturer

Product Portfolio Steering

Optimal allocation between wood, plastic, and aluminum windows. GBM data in Living Excel provides separate SFH/MFH/NRB forecasts with 36-month horizon. Result: 15% higher capacity utilization.

Monthly auto-updates | 36-month horizon
Insulation manufacturer

Market Entry Strategy

Expansion to Southern Europe. GBM data in Power BI dashboards replaces €200k external consulting study. Self-service analysis for all target markets in 2 weeks. Result: 90% cost savings.

€200k → €20k | 4 months → 2 weeks
Steel trader

M&A Due Diligence

Validation of a Polish acquisition target. GBM API provides independent market forecasts for scenario analysis. Result: €30M savings on purchase price through data-driven negotiation.

Independent validation | -12% market correction
Your connectivity contacts
Patrick Nonnen
Patrick Nonnen
APIs, Power BI & SDKs
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Jens Wehenkel
Jens Wehenkel
GBM & Data Connectivity
+49 228 62987-33
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